Mammals - Facts for Kids

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Random Facts About Mammals For Kids

Some Native American tribes are bringing bison back to their traditional lands after 150 years!

Dholes have a special extra molar with a single cusp, making their teeth specialized for shearing meat, unlike other canids.

Tigers can remember familiar individuals they haven’t seen for years!

Adult male cougars can grow up to 8 feet (2.4 meters) long from nose to tail tip, while females are usually between 6 to 7 feet (1.8 to 2.1 meters). That’s about as long as a bed, or nearly the height of a basketball hoop!

Margay kittens are born with spotted coats similar to adults but with fuzzier fur and less clear patterns that develop as they grow up.